~BREE~ I was scared. Sure, I was not a hybrid, but I didn't know how he was going to react; he was already ruthless, and sure, being married to him wouldn't even help; alphas like him cared about nothing but their pack and themselves. Petersburg didn't allow hybrids; from the rumors I've heard, all hybrids were beheaded; they didn't want any other kind but werewolves. “This is not the right time, Glinda,” I heard him say, and I couldn't believe my ears. Was I imagining it? “It's my wedding day; we can talk about this tomorrow.” He kept calm, but I could tell his anger through his voice. “You're not getting me; the girl you married is-” “Good day,” he said, and I heard the call disconnecting, which shocked me. Was he defending me? Did he really care? I slowly looked up at him as I was looking down. “No calls until tomorrow; it's my wedding day, and I don't want to be distributed.” His attention was on Jerry while h
~BREE~ I didn’t care if it was going to cost me my life; the Moon Valley pack had to pay. My lips extended into an evil smile as I remembered what happened at the palace: how Levi said I was free and he was going to tell the Moon Valley pack himself. Oh, how I wish I was there to watch their faces when he told them that I was with the most powerful alpha, that I was now the Luna of the River Ash pack. The coldness on my shoulder made me jump but quickly calmed down when I realized it was the glass of alcohol that Cora placed on my shoulder, maybe to bring me back to my senses. “Um… I'm so sorry I didn’t mean...” “That’s okay, I'm sure you’re worried about your wedding night, but don’t worry, everything is going to be okay,” she said as she handed me one glass, I hesitated as I’ve never had alcohol in my life but took it thinking of tonight; maybe I could get myself drunk that way I would not need to experienc
~BREE~ She said she wanted us to make up.Today was my birthday. I was sixteen and would be getting my wolf. If it were other pack members, they would have made it a special day; they would have prepared a party and then gathered around evening time and surrounded the field with me in the middle as my wolf would take over before the alpha met the wolf and introduce her to the pack. Well, for me, I was a slave; it didn’t matter; they didn’t care that it was going to be painful as bones were going to rearrange themselves into that of my wolf; their support would help; but they didn’t give a shit; only Jocelyn did. “We are sisters; I'm sorry for how I treated you; I’m just trying to get a better life for the both of us,” she said as she wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks. “After I marry Zander, I will change your life and make everyone respect you; for now I have to act like I hate you,” she said, and I smiled as I believed her; she was my
~BREE~But there will be no comparison, as I was Asher’s wife now, and until my revenge was done, I was not going to give up so easily. So I swallowed my saliva and regained my composure.“Now, where is he?” She asked, her fingers still blocking her nose, but before I could answer, a painful groan came from upstairs, which made both of us look up there; it was like we were frozen as I didn’t move a muscle, and I’m sure she didn’t either, as silence fell between us, then another painful groan, which made us run towards the stairs. The lady was in front of me.“Agh!!” The groans became louder as we approached the bedroom since it was coming from there. Reaching the door, she pushed it open, but it seemed to be locked.“Fuck!” She cursed and then turned to me without saying a word. She ran her hands through her curls before she turned back to the door and moved back as the groans became louder, whoever was in there must be in so much pain, and I knew it could only be Asher, so I wondere
~BREE~It was selfish of me, as then I would be using him, but I had no choice; the Moon Valley deserved pain, so no matter how selfish it sounded, I was still going to go ahead with it.They seemed to have forgotten I existed as they started talking, mostly explaining to the lady whose name I now caught, Isabella, they were telling her Asher’s condition.A part of me felt like they were supposed to be talking and explaining that to me as I was Asher’s wife; she was just his girlfriend, but I didn't dare interrupt.After quietly listening to them, I got up and walked toward the kitchen. They didn't notice my moves.Reaching inside, I caught my breath before grabbing a glass and then walking to the sink and fetching water in the glass as I needed tap water.I gulped the water in one go, then caught my breath as I tried to figure everything out. I started questioning myself and wished Rain was here. Talking to oneself is considered normal in a werewolf world, as we had wolves. I didn't
~BREE~Isabella let out a gasp as she seemed as shocked as me.“What are you saying, Asher, I...” She ran toward him, but he raised his hand, making her stop midway.“Have some respect for my wife, Isa.” He didn't sound like he was joking as he painfully groaned.“But Asher I-”“Stop!” he raised his voice, which made Isabella flinch. “You know how much I value my space.”“But she's here,” she complained, pointing at me.“And she's my wife.” It sounded like we'd been married for years. Isabella opened her mouth to say something but didn't seem to find the words as she closed it. Then she opened it again, but before she could speak, a knock was heard on the door, and Asher asked her to get it.“I'm not your house help; let her do it.” She crossed her arms over her chest.“It's Raven, and I want my wife here with me,” Asher answered, and Isabella, after stomping her feet, walked past Asher and headed out.I was still in shock. What was happening? Was Asher trying to use me, or did he car
~BREE~Well, whatever it was, I couldn't afford it. Asher couldn't start doubting me now, so I started thinking of what to do.“Here,” Tyler said as he handed a phone to Asher, showing him a screen, “this is him.”“I know how alpha Zander looks.” Asher sounded irritated, which made me stop with my thinking. "Raven, please take Isabella away,” he said in a commanding tone, which made me look at the door, and I noticed Raven was also there."Yes, Alpha,” Raven said as she walked toward Isabella, who looked confused. Raven didn't waste any time, as she held Isabella and started leading her out even when Isabella complained and asked her to leave her.“I can walk on my own!” Isabella complained, but her complaints fell on deaf ears as Raven kept dragging her. I might be wrong, but Raven didn't seem to like Isabella, which made me think that maybe she was in love with Asher because she didn't like me either.“Tyler,” Asher called Tyler's name, and Tyler, without saying a word, nodded his h
~BREE~But I didn't want her to think she intimidated me; I was still not sure of her position in Asher's life, so I cleared my throat and told her I would be down in a second.“Unless you want to watch me get dressed,” I rolled my eyes, and she made a disgusted face.“I don’t want to throw up,” she said, and then let the bucket fall from her hands before she turned and left, muttering words I knew were not good.As the door slammed against the frame since she left it loose without properly closing it, I ran my hands through my hair and took a deep breath before I stood up and walked to the bathroom. I wondered what she had in store for me.After slipping out of my dress from last night, I got in the shower and washed my body. I didn't want to think of anything as I didn't want to stress, so I quickly washed my hair and after that got out of the shower and dried my body with a towel before walking to the closet and getting ready.A few minutes later—after putting myself together—I lo
~ZANDER~ Everything happened so fast that I don't even remember what I said or what she said, as when my senses returned to me, I was already back in my pack, in my office. I took a swig of my drink before I walked from the desk to the window. It was a very weird feeling, as I never liked Aubree. I always loved her sister, but I couldn't deny that I was a little jealous earlier when I saw Asher look at her in that way. Yes, I was now sure. Asher wasn't doing it to gain anything, apart from her love. I could see the way he looked at her. I was a man, and I knew that look well, but how could he love a nobody, someone who smelt like that, a wolfless, lowly she-wolf? He was powerful for god's sake. I even looked up to him, so why? I mean, it won't be possible for her to be his mate; even if she was, he can't just accept her. I really don't know why I was even bothered when I rejected her. ‘Maybe it's because I want her to save the pack.’ I convinced myself even though Ray disagreed w
~ZANDER~ I told Isabella about what my men found about Aubree and how her eyes glowed, and Isabella seemed to have no clue as she was shocked. “Really?” She took in deep breaths, calming down as she opened the window. Of course, I didn't tell her everything, just that she could lift the curse. I didn't want Aubree in danger, and before you think I like her, no, I was doing that because I needed her to be alive—for my pack, nothing more. “So any solutions?” I asked as Isabella had been silent for a long time now, “Like I said, I don't have a month; I need Aubree on my side before this month comes to an end.” “So that's the reason Asher is with her.” Isabella, ignoring my question, said more to herself, she was still processing everything. “Because she's stronger, do you know what this means?” She turned to me, and I rolled my eyes. “It means Asher might like me but can't be with me for this obvious reason.” Okay, she was sounding crazy.
~ZANDER~ After apologizing to Aubree, I was dismissed. I still couldn't believe that I kneeled to apologize to her. Me? I was in the men's restroom pacing around as I was not happy with what I just did. How can an alpha kneel to a lowly she-wolf who didn't even have a wolf? Well, apart from the mysterious magic, she was just a nobody. I scratched the back of my head as I tried so hard to communicate with Kaden. I didn't come with my phone, so I was trying to mindlink him, but it just wasn't working. I mean, years ago I would be in another city and still be able to communicate with him, but now? Not only was the pack weak but also the mindlink; at times I wouldn't even be able to communicate with any of my trusted members even when we were in the same room. “Fuck!” I punched the wall and screamed as this was all getting to me, and then the witch’s warning played in my head. I only had a few days to get Aubree to lift the curse. I knew what woul
~JOCELYN~ I don't know if I was losing my mind or if Aubree has started haunting me, but I think I saw her earlier by the poolside. The hotel staff said I wasn't allowed by the poolside, but I managed to use my powers on them, and they didn't bother me. I wanted a peaceful night, and as usual, only the poolside had that effect on me. I was shocked when the woman approached me; they were all under my spell, but when I looked up, I realized she looked so much like Aubree. I couldn't believe it then, as I knew it wouldn't be possible for Aubree to be in this place; the man only confirmed it as the Aubree I knew was single; no one would want her, not after what Zander did to her. I knew then that it was not her, but I couldn't stand there any longer, so I quickly left, reaching my room, I started pacing, as even if it was not Aubree, I still had a slight doubt that she might be her, and that doubt bothered me. I called my man, who confir
~BREE~ I couldn’t believe my sister was still alive—that Jocelyn was still alive. I mean, the shock on her face must explain it right, but when she looked up, I realized her eye color was not the same. She then told me I must be hallucinating. I tried to speak, but nothing could come out as I was confused. Was I perhaps hallucinating? Then she walked away, and I couldn’t even stop her as I was not sure anymore. That’s when I felt a hand on my shoulder, and when I realized it was Asher, I told him I was tired. Asher didn't argue as he followed behind me; yes, I was faster than him. Another power I had discovered was that I could walk faster than anyone, so I used that and got back to the room before him. I didn't know how to tell him that the woman at the pool was my sister, and I didn't want him to think I was crazy. That's why I got in bed and faked a snore just to avoid him, which worked as he didn't try to come to the bed as always.
~ASHER~ After sending a text to Tyler instructing him on what to do, I looked up, hoping to see Aubree and probably apologize, as I felt like I neglected her for the minutes I was concentrating on my phone, but when I looked at the side where she was earlier seated, I realized she was not there. “Aubree?” I quickly got up and looked around. I almost panicked, but that's when I saw her across the pool, and she didn't seem to be alone but with a woman. I couldn't wait, so I quickly rushed to them, but as I reached there, the woman walked away, and Aubree seemed frozen. I slightly shook her, which snapped her out of her thoughts. “Is everything okay? Who was that woman?” I asked, and she looked at me, her chest now moving up and down as she took in deep breaths. “Wait, did she?-” “I want to sleep.” She cut me off and looked at her confused. I almost asked why, when she started walking without waiting for me, I had to run to catch up wit
~ASHER~ Aubree was so kind to help me as she gave me water, and it instantly relieved me. I made a mental note to call Glinda and threaten her, as this was getting out of hand. I mean, the useless bracelet she gave me must be able to prevent this, but all it did was prevent pain from being close to her not mating. My head was starting to hurt just thinking of it. What if she started to think that I didn't want her anymore and that I was faking the pain since she couldn't feel any pain? Well, I just wished and prayed she didn't because that would make her hide the mate bond even more. Yes, after spending days with her and getting pain in my chest whenever I was close to her, I started to avoid her as I wanted to understand. That's when I called Glinda, who explained that Aubree was still tied to my brother and that their bond would take more than just a normal rejection. I couldn't keep avoiding her, so she came up with a spell and bound it on the bracel
~ASHER~ I knew she knew, but I wondered why she was hiding it. First, I had to confirm with Olivia and Isabella if she really felt the bond with them, and then I would try to figure out why she didn't want me to know I was her mate. I mean, I've done nothing but support her since I met her. I knew she was mine, even with her funny smell. I still found it intoxicating, so why? Well, I wasn't just going to ask her since it wasn't confirmed, so I pretended to know nothing; she made it better as she didn't ask questions or anything. After a few minutes, I asked her to call the pack members back since she was the one who invited them, but she refused, saying she had a second surprise. She dragged me out without allowing me to change from my bloody clothes—the blood was mostly from the people I hit the ones Tyler called me for, I took my stress out on them.When she got on the wheel and started the car, my heart swelled with happiness at the sight. S
~ASHER~I was seated waiting for Aubree, as she was still by the office at one of my companies. After a month of training, she was finally ready to take over as CEO, so after announcing it to everyone, she took over, and she was already doing a great job.I didn't wait long as Aubree arrived with the waitress; I hadn't stayed long with her to observe her body as I could now see that the training with Nicholazz was not in vain. I thanked Cora for forcing her to eat, as I once found her literally forcing a spoon of oatmeal down her throat because with training she was gaining all in the right places; her curves, boobs, god, it was all making it so hard to breathe.She already drove me crazy before this; now she was just making me dumb. It was rude to stare, but I couldn't help. After pulling a seat for her, I took my own, and we ended up chatting; we accidentally touched, which caused an electric wave to hit the both of us.Tylan was not with me, so he couldn't confirm anything. I thoug